Lake County Historical Society Board Named for Lake History
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will consider April 5 the appointment of a board of directors to organize a Lake County Historical Society. Members include M. V. Simpson of Mount Dora, J. W. Hunter of Tavares, G. G. Ware of Leesburg, L. Day Edge of Groveland, Mrs. F. L. Ezell, Judge Truman G. Futch of Leesburg, H. C. Brown of Clermont, B. M. Kinser of Eustis, Mrs. R. L. Collins of Umatilla, with Clerk of Circuit Court Frank E. Owens as secretary.
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Lake County Board of County Commissioners
Lake County
Mount Dora
M. V. Simpson
O. M
Jack” Simpson
J. W. Hunter
Tavares
G. G. Ware
Leesburg
L. Day Edge
Groveland
F. L. Ezell
Truman G. Futch
H. C. Brown
Clermont
B. M
Births This Week At Waterman Memorial Hospital
New arrivals this week include Bonnie Annette Watson born March 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace H. Watson at Waterman Memorial Hospital Eustis weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces and Nessa Regina Lane born March 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett L. Lane weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces male placeholders omitted.
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Bonnie Annette
Wallace H. Watson
Nessa Regina
Emmett L. Lane
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Eustis
Sweetheart Time At First Baptist Valentine Pageant
A color photo turned black and white features Frank Hall as king and Barbara Hill as queen at a First Baptist church Valentine party. Billy Spilliard and Jean Parker serve as royal escorts with a musical program by Edward Alger Eustis and others.
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St. Valentine
St. Patrick
Frank Hall
Barbara Hill
First Baptist Church
Billy Spilliard
Jean Parker
Edward Alger
Eustis
Harold Gregg
David Coffield
Dettra
Lee Dettra
Howard Dettra
Wheeler H. Putnam
Coffield
Unlearned Lesson Costs $3000 in Moonshine Raid
Mount Dora police raid on East Town resident Ruth Hudson follows a prior $1000 bail for illegal whiskey possession. Saturday officers confiscated 12 gallons of whiskey at her home after arresting her during a raid led by Chief James Orr and deputies. She faces trial in the county judge's court.
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James Orr
A. O. McAllister
Ben Williamson
Louis Bedell
James L. Yates
Doug Sewell
Bill Young
Andy Groves
East Town
Nathan Law
Ruth Hudson
Fire Chasers Test Public Courtesy. Fire Damages Walker Home
Ida Mae Walker’s fishing trip ended with a house fire on Grant Street causing about 350 dollars in损损 fire damage. Neighbors reported smoke from a bedroom as firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, while Police Chief James Orr praised public support and warned against crowding fire scenes.
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Ida Mae Walker
Grant St
Lige
James Orr
Methodist Parley Draws Women at Orlando District Meeting
Eighteen members from Mount Dora Woman's Christian Service attended the Orlando district Methodist meeting held at Winter Garden. Mrs. O H Conway was elected promotion secretary while keynote speakers included conference president Mrs. A R Ivey and missionary Mrs. W S Hughlett on furlough in the Belgium Congo.
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Mount Dora
Woman's Ey of Christian Service
Epring
Orlando
Methodist Church Society
Winter Garden Methodist Church
O. H. Conway
Mount Dora Society
A. R. Ivey
W. .S. Hughlett
Belgium Congo
Largest membership in Alexander Springs group proposed fish fry
Charles J. Turner of Umatilla reports the largest membership participation in two years for the Alexander Springs association. He offers to host a fish fry at Ocala National Forest in April to boost recreation area development, following a small membership turnout. Oliver Goldsmith quote referenced.
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Charles J. Turner
Umatilla
C. B. Treadway
Alexander Springs
Local Grudge Sparks Military Post Office Tax Protest
A reader taunts a bill dispute by claiming to divert 1/6th of a phone tax into a mock payment to the U S Army Navy Air Force and Post Office, parodying government charges. The piece notes general taxpayer frustration with federal levies on utilities.
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U. S. Army
Navy
Air Force Post Office
Tip to motorists about speeding dangers and eternity
A brief caution urges drivers that the moments saved by speeding could cost them eternity. The remark frames speed as a life risk and a moral warning.
Contained Wisdom on War Menace and Complacency
An editorial warns that cities and civilians face annihilation in future wars and urges vigilance to avert the threat. It argues that passive complacency endangers millions and calls for decisive action to confront the looming danger of the twentieth century.
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Lake History
Oliver Goldsmith
Gulistan
Firth Mohawk
Wanda-Weve
Martin’s Furniture, CO
Open House
Mather
Remley Heights
Riley’s Park
Cole
Highland Grocery
H. E. Shivers
Liberty Ave
Lee Conger
Disston St
Tavares, Fla
W. W. Morris
Trucking Service
Robie St
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